Chicagoans can expect a grab bag of weather in the coming days, from brief snow flurries to potentially heavy rainfall, according to local forecasts. Snow might make a short-lived appearance before 9:00 a.m. today, with the skies clearing up as temperatures peak near 35 degrees, as per the National Weather Service. Wind gusts could reach up to 20 mph, but only a 30% chance of precipitation is expected.

Tonight will remain mostly cloudy, with the mercury dipping to around 31 degrees. Weather conditions will shift on Sunday, ushering in mostly cloudy skies and a milder high near 45. Wind speeds are set to intensify, potentially reaching 25 mph in gusts. The National Weather Service's hazardous weather outlook details no immediate threats for today but warns of limited to elevated non-thunderstorm wind risks by Monday.

Monday is shaping up to be an umbrella-worthy day with a 70% chance of showers, mainly post 1:00 p.m., and a likelihood of precipitation rising to a full 100% come nightfall. The accompanying bluster will continue, with gusts that might top 35 mph. Temperatures could warm up to a high near 58, but showers are likely to persist through Tuesday, with daytime highs wavering near 54 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The agency also cautions boaters about hazardous conditions, predicting "Hazardous conditions for small craft" that could manifest from Sunday through Wednesday. Over on X, a NWS Chicago update suggests a potential for "a period of locally heavy rainfall" by late Monday and into the evening. Residents should stay alert to the shifting weather patterns and plan accordingly for a week that might keep umbrellas and windbreakers in steady use.